LOFTING is the record of a perceptive and intrepid sensualist, one woman's exploration of the thematic catalogue of fin de siecle eroticism. Rendered in compellingly elaborate detail, its scenes of debauch will delight aficionados of exhibitionism, voyeurism, bisexuality, bondage, flogging and other national pastimes.
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"'Lofting' epitomizes intelligent erotica...If I had five thumbs they'd all be up." -- Erotica Readers Association, Review by Lybbe, February 1, 2001
"'Lofting' is everything I want in an erotic novel: fantastic, diverse sex...smart, appealing characters...a barrel of linguistic laughs..." -- Heather Corinna, Scarlet Letters, The Journal of Femmerotica, March 30th, 2001
"...Marceau may be the Melville of the money shot." -- Guy de Michelin, Topologie et Saloperie
"...a strong case can be made for the prompt inclusion of Lofting in the Index Expurgatorius." -- Vatican Review of Literature
"Makes "Vox" read like tea-time chat between Carmelite nuns." —Vasistas "Chivvy" Gonzalez M. -- Tegucigalpa Herald (English edition), June 15, 2001
"More than merely legible, "Lofting" is truly an instrument executed as an authentic act." -- Journal of Notarial Acts, April 1, 2001
"Think "Bridget Jones"—with white-hot sex and compound sentences." -- Porter Moresby, Buellton Bugler, January 6, 2002
Lofting is easily one of the most engaging and addictive works of erotica I've ever read. -- Herdesires.net review by Vikki McKay, March 2001
“A new and potentially significant source of repetitive-motion induced pathology—"Lofting" is a threat to the public health.” -- The Ergonomist, January 2001Edition
“With Lofting, Alma Marceau joins those women— Bright, Califia, Antoniou most prominent among them—who comprise modern written erotica’s ruling clitorati.” -- from a review in the Yiddishe Bubeemeinse (Chelm) Sunday Literary Supplement , February 25, 2001
"'Lofting' is everything I want in an erotic novel: fantastic, diverse sex...smart, appealing characters...a barrel of linguistic laughs..." -- Heather Corinna, Scarlet Letters, The Journal of Femmerotica, March 30th, 2001
"...Marceau may be the Melville of the money shot." -- Guy de Michelin, Topologie et Saloperie
"...a strong case can be made for the prompt inclusion of Lofting in the Index Expurgatorius." -- Vatican Review of Literature
"Makes "Vox" read like tea-time chat between Carmelite nuns." —Vasistas "Chivvy" Gonzalez M. -- Tegucigalpa Herald (English edition), June 15, 2001
"More than merely legible, "Lofting" is truly an instrument executed as an authentic act." -- Journal of Notarial Acts, April 1, 2001
"Think "Bridget Jones"—with white-hot sex and compound sentences." -- Porter Moresby, Buellton Bugler, January 6, 2002
Lofting is easily one of the most engaging and addictive works of erotica I've ever read. -- Herdesires.net review by Vikki McKay, March 2001
“A new and potentially significant source of repetitive-motion induced pathology—"Lofting" is a threat to the public health.” -- The Ergonomist, January 2001Edition
“With Lofting, Alma Marceau joins those women— Bright, Califia, Antoniou most prominent among them—who comprise modern written erotica’s ruling clitorati.” -- from a review in the Yiddishe Bubeemeinse (Chelm) Sunday Literary Supplement , February 25, 2001
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LOFTING will be excerpted in Susie Bright's Best American Erotica 2002 to be published by Simon & Schuster in February 2002.
A Warning to Readers: Lofting violates several tenets of the Virgin / Nexus style manual, and, in addition to depictions of hot sex, may contain large quantities of humour and occasional references to domestic worries.
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By CoffeeGurl
Format:Paperback
Reading a book that is both erotic and literary is always a treat. Alma Marceau's Lofting is one of the most exquisite erotic novels ever written. As fiendishly graphic as it is beautifully philosophical, Lofting chronicles the unraveling of a woman's electrifying sexual desire. She has decided to surrender her body to her master, but little did she anticipate that she'd end up surrendering her heart...
Lofting is full of wonderful imagery and poetic undertones. To describe this novel as erotic is putting it mildly. It is an extraordinary piece of work, beautiful and lyrical. There are some humorous moments as well. Are you in the bargain for literary erotica? I suggest you pick up this incredible book.
By David S.
Format:Paperback
Marceau's "Lofting" gives the reader a vivid tour through a variety of ultra hot sex scenes, while simultaneously offering a French tickler for the funny bone. What style! Marceau's brilliant writing is a feast for all of the senses. Encore!
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Lofting left me uncomfortably wet, curious, breathless and panting. I am mystified by Marceau's skill in delivering an intellectual experience while eliciting deep, somatic responses. The effect gave my emotions a rest and allowed me to enjoy a strange, delicious awakening of my senses, and a greater understanding of their boundaries, cravings, and idiosyncracies.
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Dig In!
If you're squeamish about sex, this novel is not for you. If, on the other hand, you not only like sex, but like it served up piping hot with plenty of funny literate repartee,... Read more
Published on Oct 10 2002 by Yo Mama
2.0 out of 5 stars
a thorough disappointment
Well, it starts out well. The conceit of email sex is skillfully done. In fact, the sexy emails are the only good thing about this book, and when the author unwisely moves away... Read more
Published on Sep 26 2002
1.0 out of 5 stars
a disappointment
I heard so much about this book but it has so little. Pseudo-intellectual language, undeveloped characters, a few nice parts. Not at all what I expected, and not particularly sexy.
Published on Sep 19 2002
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Lofting - Keeping Up With the Joneses
Loved it. When's the movie?
Lofting is a cool and biting collage of "black and whites," capturing a habitue that is very much alive and well. Read more
Published on July 26 2002 by AlanSher
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Lofting, An Everyday Guide to Entertaining
Zabangi! Alma, Claire, Andres and Nick welcome you to a zone so real, it makes us wonder. Just as Nietzsche's "The Gay Science" isn't (necessarily) about cheek to cheek,... Read more
Published on July 17 2002
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three stars rounded up from two and a half
I liked this book at the beginning, but as it went on, I cared less and less for and about its characters. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2002
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Smart is Sexy
This erotica is for the brain as well as for the nether regions; I like it when I have to look words up in between descriptions of debauchery. With all the hype about Catherine M. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2002 by "mrthumbkin"
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Not great for me
I have to agree with another reviewer--that I finished the book with disappointment and a general feeling of "ick." Worse, I was actually enjoying it until about half-way through. Read more
Published on May 6 2002
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The best D/s book I've read in years
I was blown away with this book. It was super-intelligent, witty and sharp. The erotic scenes were well-written and descriptive. Read more
Published on Mar 30 2002 by Book Worm
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderfull book for a specific reading audience ....
Having read erotivca for 12 hours a day for the past 20 years I have Alma Marceau's book, Lofting, come across my suggested reading list over and over that I finally decided to... Read more
Published on Mar 3 2002 by Rudolf Spoerer
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